Morning Report

Regulatory Standards Bill passes into law

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's fourth time lucky for ACT, with the Regulatory Standards Bill finally passing into law. The party has brought versions of the bill to parliament ...

Market Update for 14 November 2025

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

13 Nov 2025

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One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

Chief Victims Advisor responds to recent murder conviction

13 Nov 2025

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The government's Chief Victims Advisor feels rage that victims feel responsible when their abuser goes on to harm again. Ruth Money spoke to Corin Dan...

Pub quiz master uncovers team’s sneaky cheating tactics

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A British pub in Greater Manchester has solved what it's called the crime of the century, a quiz team consistently winning through cheating. Quiz mast...

Push to increase disabled people's participation in workforce

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent data shows less than 50% of disabled adults are working, compared to 83% of non-disabled adults. Hanga-Aro-Rau Deputy chief executive, Samantha...

Australian visitor numbers surge to near record levels

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of Australians visiting here surged over the past year to the second highest number on record. Bookings in tourism hotspots like Queenstown...

Sports Chat for 14 November 2025

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 14 November 2025

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

New rules will allow pharmacists prescribe some medicines

13 Nov 2025

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From February next year community pharmacists will be able prescribe some medicines, rather than having to go to your GP. Owner of Clive's Chemist in ...

Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris speaks to Corin Dann

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting. Takuta Ferri...

Study highlights serious issues with workplace safety

13 Nov 2025

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Almost 15 years since 29 men were killed in an explosion at the Pike River mine, research shows the country's health and safety record is still poor. ...

Retirement Commissioner calls for changes to KiwiSaver

13 Nov 2025

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New Zealand's Retirement Commissioner is calling for changes to KiwiSaver to ensure the scheme does not leave anyone behind. Jane Wrightson spoke to I...

Business News for 14 November 2025

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Penguins outstay their welcome at Coromandel home

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Coromandel couple is at their wit's end about how to get a good night's sleep, because of rowdy penguin lodgers who are treating the place like thei...

More road tolls could be on the way for New Zealand drivers

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More toll roads could be on the way - as the Government introduces a bill to change how roads are funded. Transporting New Zealand - Policy & Advocacy...

Fallout from release of new Jeffrey Epstein documents continues

13 Nov 2025

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The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein continues. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann.

Morning Rural News for 14 November 2025

13 Nov 2025

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 14 November 2025

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Popular night market cancelled after just four weeks

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A short-lived night market in Lower Hutt has the local MP blaming bureaucracy gone mad, but the council says safety and compliance measures need to be...

World News Wrap for 14 November 2025

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Far more Kiwis are leaving the country than coming back

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stats NZ latest data shows nearly 73,000 New Zealanders left the country in the past year, while only 26,000 returned. Among those who believe the gra...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let ...

One-tonne peace bell stolen from Auckland Japanese Garden

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A bronze bell weighing one-tonne has been stolen from Auckland's Japanese Garden, in Henderson. Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair, Chris Carter spoke...

Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule'a arrives in New Zealand

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule'a arrives at Waitangi on Friday as part of a four-year journey around the Pacific, it'll be celebrating 40 yea...

Mainfreight hoping for busy Christmas period

12 Nov 2025

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Mainfreight's got its eyes on the road ahead, hoping for a big Christmas period to help it recover from a tough few months. Managing director Don Brai...

Market Update for 13 November 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Comparing the cost of fast food in New Zealand

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reports out of the US say fast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers. Closer to home, data shows it can probably no lon...

Sports Chat for 13 November 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Objection to standalone liquor store opening at Lake Hawea

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The clash over plans for Lake Hawea's first standalone liquor store has entered the hearing room - pitting a national retailer against crowds of conce...

RNZ’s Sam Sherwood with the latest on IPCA report

12 Nov 2025

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A woman who accused the disgraced former police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harass...

CEO Interview, ANZ’s Antonia Watson

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ this week reported a record full year profit of 2.53 billion dollars. Its CEO Antonia Watson says the result is a reflection of the economy, and s...

Gates open at Canterbury A & P Show

12 Nov 2025

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The gates open on Thursday for the Canterbury A&P Show following a scaled back version of the event last year. Chair of the Canterbury A&P Association...

Sir Brian Roche responds to IPCA report

12 Nov 2025

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Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, with an employment...

Sports Chat for 13 November 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 13 November 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Second Auckland Costco still some time away

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The small rural town of Drury, south of Auckland, is gearing up for a major transformation - with retail giant Costco buying a chunk of land there.Fra...

FENZ plan to cut 170 roles labelled as reckless

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fire Emergency's plan to cut almost 170 roles and cut 10% of its spending has been labelled reckless by the Public Service Association. Its national s...

Emails reveal connection between Epstein and President Trump

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emails released on Thursday morning show the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned US President Donald Trump by name multiple times in pr...

Former Assistant Police Commissioner responds to IPCA findings

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let ...

Business News for 13 November 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

South Brighton residents unhappy about emergency housing plans

12 Nov 2025

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Residents in the east Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are unhappy that emergency housing may be built on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac. Ad...

Climate Change Minister heads to COP30

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, heads to Brazil this weekend for the high-level portion of the annual global climate summit, COP30...

UK PM Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership in the spotlight

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Morning Rural News for 13 November 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 13 November 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Boxing fundraiser cancelled due to potential gang connections

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wairoa Boxing Club is devastated police have declined the permit for a fund-raising fight night, in the week leading up to the event. Bill Hickman rep...

World News Wrap for 13 November 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Report highlights benefits of Kids Kiwisaver scheme

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New research released this morning has set out the benefit of a Kids Kiwisaver scheme, where all children would automatically be enrolled at birth. Ma...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Commissioner has described an investigation into complaints against former Deputy Commissioner, Jevon McSkimming, as a cover-up. An IPCA re...

Kevin the giraffe makes cross-country trip

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo. O...

Invasive fresh-water clams found in Lake Rotomanu

11 Nov 2025

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New Plymouth's Lake Rotomanu will be closed to motorised boats today, after the discovery of an invasive fresh-water clam. Taranaki Regional Council O...

Sports Chat for 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Financial advisor’s tips on what you should do if you win Lotto

11 Nov 2025

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What you need to know should you win Lotto. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland Council’s $300,000 Christmas decoration lights up city

11 Nov 2025

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Auckland Council is spending another $300,000 on towering Christmas decorations for the city centre, to the delight of some and dismay of others. Amy ...

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

NZ named world’s most deteriorated for tobacco

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand has been named the "most deteriorated" country in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry on policy maki...

Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to IPCA report

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government is set to appoint an Inspector General of Police - after a damning report into the force's handling of the Jevon McSkimming case. Polic...

Sports Chat for 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Consumer NZ warns shoppers of traps ahead of Black Friday sales

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of skepticism, warning that some bargains may not b...

Law passes allowing congestion charges to be brought in

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new law passed yesterday giving NZTA and councils the power to bring in time-of-use charging. AA policy director Martin Glynn spoke to Ingrid Hipk...

Calls for radical reform of drug laws

11 Nov 2025

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There are calls for radical reform of drug laws, despite the Government saying it has no intention to do so.Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

Victims advocate Claire Buckley responds to IPCA report

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Commissioner has described an investigation into complaints against former Deputy Commissioner, Jevon McSkimming, as a cover-up. An IPCA re...

Business News for 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

"Disgraceful": Police Commissioner on McSkmming complaints handling

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former Police Commissioner has been placed on leave after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Police Commissi...

Fallout following resignation of top BBC staff

11 Nov 2025

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The BBC's outgoing secretary-general Tim Davie, has told staff members the organisation has made mistakes, but needs to fight for its journalism. Corr...

Morning Rural News for 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Day of Reflection marks year since PM’s abuse apology

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A National Day of Reflection will be held today to mark one year since the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, apologised in the house to all survivors...

World News Wrap for 12 November 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Tongariro fire could have severe impact on native wildlife

11 Nov 2025

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Forest and Bird says the fire in Tongariro National Park will have had a severe impact on native wildlife and their habitats, and that regeneration co...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalitio...

Former Kiwi Olympian takes home gold after switching sports

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Olympic champion Emma Twigg has taken home gold at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Turkey. Twigg spoke to Corin Dann.

Major facelift for country's oldest tattoo studio

10 Nov 2025

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The country's oldest tattoo studio has had a major facelift, which aims to honour its founder, the late Roger Ingerton. Reporter Bill Hickman went und...

Philippines reeling after being hit by two typhoons in one week

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippines is reeling after being battered by two devastating typhoons within a week. Alnie Wagas' mother's entire village got washed away earlie...

Sports Chat for 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere

Market Update for 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Consumer NZ releases results of its latest "Yeah Nah" awards

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer NZ has released the results of its latest "Yeah Nah" awards, which are designed to highlight consumer problems such as confusing messaging or...

Cook Islanders worried about impact of funding cuts

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cook Islanders are worried about the impact of funding cuts, after New Zealand suspending nearly $30 million in aid to the Cook Islands over two years...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

No visible signs of fire as rain falls at Tongariro

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A day of rain has put out all visible signs of a fire that burned through 2800 hectares of Tongariro National Park. Jimmy Ellingham is in Waimarino an...

Sale of public assets could become issue for coalition

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against. Winston Peters spoke to ...

Sports Chat for 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

PM plans bill to restrict social media use for under 16s

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister plans to introduce a bill to restrict social media use for under 16s before next year's election. Cecilia Robinson, the co-chair of...

Port of Auckland’s role in fight against methamphetamine

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Port of Auckland is working with customs and Maritime New Zealand to crack down on methamphetamine from crossing the border. Port of Auckland CEO ...

Government accused of worsening relationship with Cook Islands

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government has been accused of making things worse between New Zealand and the Cook Islands, by withholding more money. Teuila Fuatai reports.

Questions over transparency of Te Pati Maori expulsion process

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Questions are being raised over the transparency of the process which led to the expulsion of two Te Pati Maori MPs. Amokura Panoho is a founding memb...

Business News for 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Te Pati Maori expulsion does little to ease internal conflict

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Te Pati Maori's ousting of two MPs has done little to ease the internal conflict - with more questions now mounting about the dispute and the next ste...

Moves to bring end to longest-ever US government shut down

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US Senate has taken the first steps towards ending the longest-ever government shutdown. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann.

Morning Rural News for 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke

Early Sports Chat for 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Former Te Pati Maori co-leader disappointed with MP expulsion

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former co-leader of Te Pati Maori says he's sad and disappointed after the party chose to kick out a third of its caucus. Giles Dexter reports.

World News Wrap for 11 November 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Study finds learning languages can help the brain fight aging

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It might be time to get back on your duolingo streak - a new study has found speaking more than one language helps the aging brain. Professor Stephen ...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 November

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The government has extended its pause on funding to the Cook Islands - bringing the total to...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.